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Order of Business (22 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Will it wait until next year? Can we afford to wait?

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of overseas locations to which Irish peacekeeping troops are currently deployed; the extent to which such deployments continue to remain of sufficient strength to enable such deployments to be independent, self-supporting and self-sufficient in all eventualities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16092/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 181: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent, if any, to which further requests have been received through the EU and UN for Irish troop deployments and peacekeeping or other missions overseas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16093/10]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 80: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans regarding the future strength of the Defence Forces; his further plans to increase the numbers over the foreseeable future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15628/10]

Written Answers — Overseas Missions: Overseas Missions (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 102: To ask the Minister for Defence the advice available to him, his Department and the international community prior to withdrawal of peacekeeping forces from the western Balkans; if due regard has been given to the ongoing needs in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15629/10]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 145: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a surgical procedure will be arranged in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16094/10]

Written Answers — National Emergency Plan: National Emergency Plan (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 171: To ask the Minister for Defence the chain and sequence of command and operational structures governing the national emergency plan; the way in which such plans are likely to be activated in the future; the sequence of events leading up to such activation; the person or persons with overall responsibility in such matters; the degree to which a communications and advice centre is...

Written Answers — Defence Forces Property: Defence Forces Property (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 173: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of army overholders; the extent to which negotiations are taking place or have taken place with local authorities with a view to meeting the housing requirements of such persons; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16085/10]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 174: To ask the Minister for Defence the optimum strength of each of the Defence Forces at present and in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16086/10]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 179: To ask the Minister for Defence his plans for the strength of each of the Defence Forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16091/10]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 175: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of officers by rank and gender throughout the Defence Forces; the extent, if any, to which such numbers have fluctuated in recent years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16087/10]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 176: To ask the Minister for Defence the number and category of aircraft available to the air corps; the extent to which training, equipment and technology is comparable to that of other such forces; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16088/10]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Equipment: Defence Forces Equipment (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 177: To ask the Minister for Defence the extent, if any, to which military equipment including vehicles, vessels, planes, technology and or military hardware are upgrading or likely to be upgraded on an annual basis in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16089/10]

Written Answers — Defence Forces Strength: Defence Forces Strength (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Question 178: To ask the Minister for Defence the number of positions to be filled at all ranks throughout the Defence Forces at the present time; the length of time such posts have been vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16090/10]

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I never ask anything except on promised legislation. There are very few debates in which one on the backbenches of the House can participate, but this is one of them. There is a piece of promised legislation into which the Minister for Transport can get his teeth and it has been promised for a very long time. He has shown habitual reluctance to answer parliamentary questions. One of the...

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Obviously the Minister is not waiting with bated breath for it.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I support the sentiments expressed by my colleague on that last issue. There is general consensus among the public -----

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I am referring to promised legislation, namely, the Bill referred to by Deputy Ó Caoláin on eligibility for health and social services. I am not anticipating any debate, but am trying to generate enthusiasm on the part of the Government for legislation it has promised for a long time. It is very recalcitrant in bringing it forward.

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: Minister Martin was not that quick at bringing forward legislation when he was in the Department either. In view of the fact that so many people are inquiring about their entitlement to health and social services generally and the vast raft of legislation proposed by the Government for so long, what does the Taoiseach intend to do to encourage the Minister for Health and Children to move...

Order of Business (21 Apr 2010)

Bernard Durkan: I know the Taoiseach answered the question on the legislation, but he has not answered my question. Does he intend to take any initiative to instruct the Minister for Health and Children on the issue?